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Moving house: the week before
Seven days of small jobs so that moving day is not a panic.
7 days before (5)
- Confirm the van or movers: date, time and price, in writing
- Ask friends to help, and fix the time
- Sort out what goes, what gets sold and what gets donated
- Buy boxes, tape, markers and bin bags
- Book parking or a loading space at both homes
5 days before (5)
- Change your address with bank, work, insurance and doctor
- Set up mail forwarding
- Book internet at the new placeInstallation can take a while, so ask for the earliest date.
- Tell the electricity, gas and water companies your moving date
- Start packing rooms you use leastLabel each box by room and contents.
3 days before (5)
- Run down the freezer and fridge
- Take apart furniture and bag the screws with a label
- Find keys for windows and sheds
- Move important papers, medicines and valuables to one bag you carry yourself
- Arrange care for kids and pets on the day
The day before (6)
- Defrost the freezer, if it is moving
- Pack the essentials boxKettle, toilet roll, chargers, bedding, tools, snacks, a change of clothes.
- Charge phones and power banks
- Get cash ready for tips or food
- Clean what you can while rooms are empty
- Save the phone numbers of movers and the landlord or agent
Final checks (3)
- Check when your deposit comes back and that final bills are sorted
- Plan the first meal at the new place
- Read the moving day checklistIt covers meter readings and handing back keys.
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